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The Art of Photography => The Coffee Corner => Topic started by: Jeremy Roussak on June 17, 2011, 04:09:22 am

Title: where we go wrong
Post by: Jeremy Roussak on June 17, 2011, 04:09:22 am
Some of us obviously lack something. I wonder what it could be? Look here (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/russia/8579726/Vladimir-Putin-hires-former-glamour-model-as-personal-photographer.html).

Jeremy
Title: Re: where we go wrong
Post by: stamper on June 17, 2011, 08:12:58 am
Does this mean we have to become the leader of Russia or a former Miss Russia? ;)
Title: Re: where we go wrong
Post by: Eric Myrvaagnes on June 17, 2011, 09:39:01 am
I guess it shows that Michael is wrong about restricting cat photos on LuLa.

Eric
Title: Re: where we go wrong
Post by: bill t. on June 17, 2011, 11:43:15 am
I wonder how many White House photographers have posed in bustiers?  (that's boo-stee-ay).  Can you even begin to imagine what would happen if Obama hired that girl?

But gawd, look how latent sexism has crept up on us!  I thought I was enlightened.  It just could be that she's a good photographer, that's possible too.
Title: Re: where we go wrong
Post by: Justan on June 17, 2011, 12:02:59 pm
I came across a well researched article that stated pretty clearly that being physically attractive is, in fact, part of a successful career path. The article referenced above is more of the same.
Title: Re: where we go wrong
Post by: Rob C on June 17, 2011, 12:10:58 pm
That's the kind of person I'd like to hire, too; however, as I can't even bring myself to hire a lady to clean house for me, I guess it won't happen any time soon. I wonder if Putin is a close, personal friend of Silvio Berlusconi's? They could all get some cool shots in Sardinia together... even Lap Dog might get invited.

Rob C
Title: Re: where we go wrong
Post by: Jeremy Roussak on June 17, 2011, 12:27:09 pm
Does this mean we have to become the leader of Russia or a former Miss Russia? ;)
Well, I don't imagine it's a requirement but it's obviously a possibility. I've no idea what you look like, so I suggest you take a careful look in a mirror and then follow whichever route you think will be the more straightforward.

Jeremy
Title: Re: where we go wrong
Post by: Rob C on June 17, 2011, 04:45:41 pm
I came across a well researched article that stated pretty clearly that being physically attractive is, in fact, part of a successful career path. The article referenced above is more of the same.



I think there's absolutely no doubt about it; people are attracted to beautiful people, at least initially, and that's all it takes to get the break, and if you can do the cooking too, you're home and dry.

Rob C
Title: Re: where we go wrong
Post by: feppe on June 17, 2011, 04:54:33 pm
I came across a well researched article that stated pretty clearly that being physically attractive is, in fact, part of a successful career path. The article referenced above is more of the same.

I know reading and research is frowned upon here, but there's a whole book (http://www.amazon.com/Survival-Prettiest-Science-Nancy-Etcoff/dp/0385479425) written about the subject. Very good read - it gives an estimate of how much men earn per extra inch of height (taller men earn more than short) for example.
Title: Re: where we go wrong
Post by: bill t. on June 18, 2011, 12:34:24 pm
it gives an estimate of how much men earn per extra inch of height (taller men earn more than short) for example.

Can I get points for waist circumference?
Title: Re: where we go wrong
Post by: Jeremy Roussak on June 18, 2011, 01:42:11 pm
Can I get points for waist circumference?
Sadly, negative points only - or Schewe, for one, would be a God.

I believe there's another male attribute whose length can be influential in certain types of success, though.

Jeremy
Title: Re: where we go wrong
Post by: Rob C on June 18, 2011, 02:39:38 pm
Sadly, negative points only - or Schewe, for one, would be a God.

I believe there's another male attribute whose length can be influential in certain types of success, though.

Jeremy



Ah! The credit card!

Rob C